XBI Distribution History & Yield
State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 (in 12 days) | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.027 | $2.70 | Estimated |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.027 | $2.70 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 (in 194 days) | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.027 | $2.70 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 285 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.027 | $2.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from XBI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.108 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much XBI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 11,112 | $1,820,111 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 55,556 | $9,100,555 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 111,112 | $18,201,111 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.07%. $10,000 in XBI would currently pay about $7 a year ($1 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
XBI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.138 Special | — |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.407 Special | — |
| Sep 22, 2025 | — | $0.027 | +285.7% |
| Jun 23, 2025 | — | $0.007 | +40.0% |
| Mar 24, 2025 | — | $0.005 | +66.7% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.003 | -80.0% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | — | $0.015 | +7.1% |
| Jun 24, 2024 | — | $0.115 Special | — |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.014 | +366.7% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.003 | -92.5% |
| Mar 22, 2021 | — | $0.04 | -77.3% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.176 | +97.8% |
| Sep 21, 2020 | — | $0.089 | +423.5% |
| Jun 22, 2020 | — | $0.017 | +1600.0% |
| Dec 20, 2019 | — | $0.001 | -66.7% |
| Sep 20, 2019 | — | $0.003 | -75.0% |
| Dec 21, 2018 | — | $0.012 | -83.6% |
| Sep 21, 2018 | — | $0.073 | +25.9% |
| Jun 15, 2018 | — | $0.058 | -1.7% |
| Mar 16, 2018 | — | $0.059 | +68.6% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | — | $0.035 | -5.4% |
| Sep 15, 2017 | — | $0.037 | -66.4% |
| Jun 16, 2017 | — | $0.11 | +450.0% |
| Mar 17, 2017 | — | $0.02 | +11.1% |
| Dec 16, 2016 | — | $0.018 | -41.9% |
| Sep 16, 2016 | — | $0.031 | -32.6% |
| Jun 17, 2016 | — | $0.046 | -20.7% |
| Mar 18, 2016 | — | $0.058 | -61.1% |
| Dec 18, 2015 | — | $0.149 | +198.0% |
| Sep 18, 2015 | — | $0.05 | -65.8% |
| Jun 19, 2015 | — | $0.146 | +78.8% |
| Mar 20, 2015 | — | $0.0817 | -50.1% |
| Dec 19, 2014 | — | $0.1637 | -12.8% |
| Sep 19, 2014 | — | $0.1877 | -8.6% |
| Jun 20, 2014 | — | $0.2053 | +85.0% |
| Mar 21, 2014 | — | $0.111 | +776.3% |
| Dec 20, 2013 | — | $0.0127 | -56.3% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | — | $0.029 | +67.3% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | — | $0.0173 | +18.2% |
| Mar 15, 2013 | — | $0.0147 | -77.7% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.0657 | +9745.1% |
| Dec 18, 2009 | — | $0.0007 | -98.7% |
| Mar 20, 2009 | — | $0.05 | +2043.2% |
| Dec 19, 2008 | — | $0.0023 | -65.0% |
| Jun 20, 2008 | — | $0.2237 Special | — |
| Dec 21, 2007 | — | $0.0067 | -85.4% |
| Jun 15, 2007 | — | $0.0457 | — |
Payout risk check
XBI's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 0/100).
Its share price moved +82.3% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF
In seeking to track the performance of the S&P Biotechnology Select Industry Index (the "index"), the fund employs a sampling strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index represents the biotechnology segment of the S&P Total Market Index ("S&P TMI").
Fund family: State Street Investment Management. Category: Health. First distribution on our records: Jun 15, 2007. 47 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
XBI distribution FAQ
When is XBI's next ex-distribution date?
XBI's next ex-distribution date is Sep 21, 2026 (in 12 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.027 per share, expected on Oct 5, 2026.
How often does XBI pay distributions?
XBI pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.027 per share with an ex-date of Sep 22, 2025.
What is XBI's distribution yield?
XBI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.02%, based on $0.027 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $163.81. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.108 per share, is 0.07%.
How much does XBI pay per share?
XBI pays about $0.027 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.108 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $10.80 a year.
Has XBI grown or cut its distribution?
XBI has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 38.4% a year (-10.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of XBI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.07%, you would need about 11,112 shares of XBI (roughly $1,820,111 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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